Last Modified: Friday, September 13, 2013 at 2:50 p.m.

Amy Renee Martin, 28, was charged with third-degree burglary and first-degree theft of property. Southside Police Capt. Tim Diggs said she was caught on the property of a Katherine Street home by the owner and then left. The owner called police when he noticed jewelry missing. Diggs said that when police caught up with Martin, they found stolen jewelry.

Martin was arrested June 28 on five counts of receiving stolen property. Diggs said she was charged with that instead of burglary because they couldn't place her at the residence during the break-ins, but she did have the stolen property.

Diggs said in those cases, all of the homes burglarized were within walking distance of Martin's home. Jewelry was the only item stolen in each of the burglaries. Police tracked Martin down after she sold some jewelry to the Gold and Silver Exchange, which made her show identification before selling it.

Martin's bond on the five initial charges has been revoked and she is in the Etowah County Detention Center on a $50,000 cash bond for the two new charges. Her bond on the other charges hasn't been reset.

Diggs said these crimes are painful for victims because they feel violated since someone has intruded in their homes, and as a result feel unsafe in their homes.

To prevent such crimes, Diggs advised homeowners to make sure all doors are locked, preferably with dead bolts, and, most importantly, to be aware of their surroundings. He said people know better than the police what is normal in their neighborhoods, and should call police if anything seems suspicious.

Diggs said unclaimed jewelry remains from the previous arrests. Those who had jewelry stolen and would like to claim their property can call Diggs at 256-442-2256.

<p>A Southside woman already out on bond for receiving stolen property charges was arrested Tuesday on burglary-related charges.</p><p>Amy Renee Martin, 28, was charged with third-degree burglary and first-degree theft of property. Southside Police Capt. Tim Diggs said she was caught on the property of a Katherine Street home by the owner and then left. The owner called police when he noticed jewelry missing. Diggs said that when police caught up with Martin, they found stolen jewelry.</p><p>Martin was arrested June 28 on five counts of receiving stolen property. Diggs said she was charged with that instead of burglary because they couldn't place her at the residence during the break-ins, but she did have the stolen property.</p><p>Diggs said in those cases, all of the homes burglarized were within walking distance of Martin's home. Jewelry was the only item stolen in each of the burglaries. Police tracked Martin down after she sold some jewelry to the Gold and Silver Exchange, which made her show identification before selling it.</p><p>Martin's bond on the five initial charges has been revoked and she is in the Etowah County Detention Center on a $50,000 cash bond for the two new charges. Her bond on the other charges hasn't been reset.</p><p>Diggs said these crimes are painful for victims because they feel violated since someone has intruded in their homes, and as a result feel unsafe in their homes.</p><p>To prevent such crimes, Diggs advised homeowners to make sure all doors are locked, preferably with dead bolts, and, most importantly, to be aware of their surroundings. He said people know better than the police what is normal in their neighborhoods, and should call police if anything seems suspicious.</p><p>Diggs said unclaimed jewelry remains from the previous arrests. Those who had jewelry stolen and would like to claim their property can call Diggs at 256-442-2256.</p>